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Reviews of Black Isle Hostel

47 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1LP, United Kingdom

#21 of 49 hotels in Inverness

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Review score

Based on 1253 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first level of bed has really short hight, so you can't even sit in a bed, when you woke up. You can't even sit and check the phone, because that's not comfortly. Another thing it was cold in the room,the radiator was cold as well when i went to bed. I wore my hoodie and woke up in a midnight about sweating, because the heating was turn on.

    The hostel was easy to find and close to the bus/railway station. The staff was friendly. Room and showers were really clean. Didn’t used the kitchen area, but another areas were nice. And the price was very affordable!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Reasonable choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    If your luggage is heavy, you need to carry it up the stairs, as there is no lift. The bathroom only has lights in the main area, but not inside the cubicles, so you're almost showering in the dark, this must be fixed! Luggage storage does not lock. Situated on the main street so not completely quiet at night.

    Really close to bus and train stations, WiFi is very quick, I had a dorm for myself which was really comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    I will rate them 6 on a scale of 10
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towels are not provided; curtains could be integrated into the beds for privacy; there is no wardrobe or rack for hanging jackets; and two pillows could be provided on each bed.

    The location, kitchen and common room is very fantabulous.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Perfect location for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit expansive

    Good location and nice staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was okay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Great place to stay if you have quiet guests in your room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Constantly having to press the shower button as it goes off after about 15 secs.

    Location and price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Decent spot to explore from
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the toilet seats were broken. Dorm door slams shut and can disturb sleep if not closed gently.

    It was clean and quiet — however I visited during a quiet season. Beds comfy and check in process was smooth. Location to the train station is great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    I'd be happy to go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's a bit of hassle to have to go to the black Isle Pub to get the key.

    quiet and comfortable; spacious room; good location in central Inverness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Overall, pretty good place to stay for short night.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very loud noise outside our room, as hostel is located right above the nightclub. Loud bass music was on till 3am but I guess it isn't Hostel's fault. Night was a bit pricy for hostel, was expecting ten pounds cheaper.

    Appropriately good hostel, with expected conditions. Clean facilities, very good Internet, nice kitchen and communal areas with everything you need. Relatively comfortable bed. Heat radiators working well. Nice showers.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pillows could be a little bit better, but that is a very minor detail, the hostel is very good.

    The location of the hostel is perfect, right in the city centre of Inverness. The staff is very friendly and nice, specially Fraser, who was very helpful and kind.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little noisy from room next door, poor soundproofing

    Location, cleanliness and staff welcome.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Convenient location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communal areas often dirty, toilets difficult to flush and beds are incredibly squeaky

    Central location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Cozy hostel in the middle of Inverness.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was a bit too small and narrow when you were inside with more than three people.

    The hostel was a little one were you felt like in a big family. All travellers and staff were friendly and you could have good conversations. The “living room” was cozy because of the floor in it and the interior.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Nothing to give you privacy in the beds (no curtain).

    - Big, clean bathrooms. - Free tea and coffee :D

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only problem was my bed was hard. I did sleep OK, but from when I got up, until now, (four days later) my back has been in agony.

    I liked almost everything especially the location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like the fact they have a kitchen. A lounge. And the staff are really friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    7.0
    Could be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small kitchen - 2 people at a time 1 grotty tea towel unchanged during my stay. I picked it up from the floor at one stage Toilets don't flush properly, not enough water in cistern to flush paper, let alone anything else!

    Spacious dorms and bathroom Location - short walking distance to bus station and train station In the centre of town

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Relaxed and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift

    Spacious, clean and great value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    7.0
    Somewhere affordable to stay in Inverness
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The thermostat was on a bit too high by default in the dorms and bathrooms. There are motion sensors around the building which flicker the lights on and off with very little provocation (though not in the dorms). Out of season, most other guests were there for work, which limited the social scene, though there was no-one I found aggressive or unpleasant.

    First and foremost, it was £99.40 for four nights, which was a big improvement on the frankly unacceptable amounts being charged by similar establishments in Inverness. The location, right next to the bus station and within a short walk of the railway station and most other facilities, was hard to beat. Facilities were pretty clean and comfortable, all told and, outside the main tourist season, there was plenty of room. There's also a selection of reading matter to suit most tastes and a small but reasonably well-equipped kitchen (you can also bring-in takeaways).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - If you have heavy luggage keep in mind the reception is in 3rd floor and there's no elevator. - The lockers are cages so it may be not safe for small objects.

    - Location is just 5 mins away from the bus and also train station. - Big rooms, enough space to place your baggage

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the fact that I have to rent a towel to take my bath and also no TV in common living room.

    I like the fact that they place is clean and there is a kitchen to cook.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Everything Excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Great place to rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great service. Great location. Great staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

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